Goldie Snyder, age 93, of Escanaba passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.
Goldie was born January 13, 1917 in Perkins, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Nordstrom) LeBresh. She was raised on the family farm and graduated from Perkins High School. After high school, Goldie worked as a waitress at Blaney Park and attended the Cloverland Business College in Escanaba. She moved to Lansing to work as a secretary at the Michigan Department of State. In 1945 Goldie married Milton Snyder at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Perkins, and they established their home in Escanaba. Goldie was a devoted member of St. Patrick Church and the Women’s Auxiliary for many years, the local Women’s Extension Club, bridge club, and one of the founding members of the Kidney Foundation of Escanaba. She later became a member of St. Anne Catholic Church.
Goldie is survived by her daughter, Mary (Alan) Niemela of L’Anse, Michigan; grandson, Steven (Marlene) Niemela of Medford, Oregon; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton, her parents, sisters Carolyn and Violet LeBresh, and Bertha Carlson, and brothers Meddie and Wilfred LeBresh.
The Snyder family will receive friends on Thursday, October 14 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 6:00 PM at St. Anne Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Fran DeGroot officiating. A luncheon will be served immediately following services in the church fellowship hall. Goldie will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Escanaba.
Anonymous
Dear Mary and family,It is hard to say good-bye to a mom, even though she had a long life. I learned of her death as I was traveling to Holt to see Dan and his family.
I remember that she rode back to Escanaba with Martin one time. She seemed like a special lady.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann
Ann Nelson
L’Anse, MI
Mary, I will always remember visiting Aunt Goldie and Uncle Milt at your house in Esky. We will keep you in our prayers. Rest in peace, Aunt Goldie
Mary Lou Browning (LeBresh)
Milwaukee, WI
Dear Mary: I would not have known about your mom’s passing if my mother, age 89, hadn’t seen it in the paper. She remembered your mom from high school and also that I stayed with your family during my first semester at Bay in 1964.
It seems as though your mother lived a full, long life but it is still so difficult to lose a parent. I am sorry for your loss.
I wanted you to know that someone from many years ago was thinking of you during this sad time.
Tom joins me in sending sincere sympathy to you and yours,
Janice Johnson Korntved
Greenville, WI
So sorry for your loss and we can’t be with you. We are both sick and don’t want to get anyone else sick
Jim and Debbie Niemela
Rock, MI
Dear Mary Ann and family, I was sorry to read of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and so very good to me. My mom liked her a lot too. May they both rest in peace.
Sharon Brew Cowman
Clovis, NM